Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Salaried Teacher Training Route)

Location: Cambridge
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive — with a fully funded route to QTS

About the Opportunity

Are you a graduate eager to start your teaching career in a supportive and inspiring school environment?
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in Cambridge as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, with the opportunity to progress onto a salaried teacher training route leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This role is ideal for graduates who are passionate about education, keen to gain practical classroom experience, and ready to take the first step towards becoming a fully qualified teacher.

What We Offer

• Salaried Teacher Training Route: Earn while you train, with full support to achieve QTS.
• Extensive Training and Mentoring: Receive ongoing professional development and guidance from experienced educators.
• Clear Progression Pathway: Move from Graduate Teaching Assistant to Qualified Teacher, with opportunities to advance further.
• Supportive School Community: Join a collaborative team that values your growth, development, and well-being.
• Cambridge Location: Work in one of the UK’s most vibrant educational hubs, offering a rich academic culture and excellent transport links.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an integral role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.
You will:

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide targeted academic and pastoral support to students in small groups or one-to-one.
• Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Develop your understanding of effective teaching practices.
• Take part in professional development sessions and prepare for progression into teacher training.

This position offers an excellent balance of practical classroom experience and structured training, ensuring you are fully prepared to begin your teacher training programme.

About You

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Educated to degree level (any discipline considered).
• Passionate about education and committed to pursuing a teaching career.
• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a difference.

Experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential — full training and support will be provided.

How to Apply

If you are ready to begin your teaching career in Cambridge this January 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to the details below

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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